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Mclean, VA


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McLean, Virginia

McLean, Virginia, in Fairfax county, is 5 miles SW of Bethesda, Maryland (center to center) and 9 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is considered part of the Washington metropolitan area. McLean has a population of 38,929.

The People and Families of McLean

In McLean, about 68% of adults are married. McLean is considered a town for married couples and families.

The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McLean had a median family income of $137,610. McLean is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. McLean finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of McLean is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in McLean ($1,145,858). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

McLean Housing

About 85% of housing units in McLean are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In McLean, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mclean strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMclean Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMclean College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMclean People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMclean Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMclean Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMclean Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Mclean Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of McLean, VA

Comparing Mclean to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens95
Female Share of the Population73
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size710

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11

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